Public Works Contracts - Apprenticeship Requirements (Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act)

Summary

The bill changes Maryland’s apprenticeship rules for public‑works projects, requiring contractors and subcontractors to employ enough qualified apprentices or journeyworkers to meet a percentage set each year by the Labor Secretary. It also applies those requirements to the University System of Maryland and Baltimore City Community College and removes the option for contractors to pay a fee instead of hiring apprentices. The goal is to boost apprenticeship opportunities and ensure consistent standards across state‑funded construction.

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